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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1979-05-16, Page 15was decided not to have a Zone 8 picnic this year, but to have the regular fall rally, place and date to be announced later. Mr. Baker announced that the official opening of the newly reno- vated Bayfield Town Hall will cie May 11 with all welcome. Also announced was a Wintario Lottery Draw on June 21 in Seaforth, Mr. Boogemans of Dashwood played several numbers on his trumpet. seniors ral l y THE BRUSSELS POST, MAY 16, 1979 • 15 hear Sunshine report the April meeting were read by Mrs. Steiss, the treas- urers report by Mrs. Dennis, and the sunshine report by Mrs. Long. Mrs. Stephens gave a reading on the latest Bible translations. The hymn Pass me not 0 Gentle Savior, was sung. Elsie Evans gave some humorous readings. Ruby Steiss conducted a bird con- test. The meeting closed with the benediction. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Allan Smith, Mrs. Matheson and the hostess. *Anniversary? •Office party? Whatever your needs, leave the catering in the capable hands of Bill and. Dee! OLYMPIA Restaurant 887:6914 Brussels Open from 6 a.M. 7 days a week Melville ladies The May meeting of Mel- ville Ladies Aid was held at the home of Mrs. Adeline Smith with an attendance of fourteen. Mrs. Margaret Kerr as leader opened the meeting with Bless be the tie that bindsfollowed by prayer. A poem "Somebody Cares" was read by Mrs. Kerr. The hymn "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" was sung. The scripture from Romans was read by Mrs. Matheson and prayer by Mrs. Long. The minutes of the spring .rally of zone 8 of the United Senior Citizens of Ontario took place on May 1, at St. John's Parish Hall, Grand Bend with the Grand Bend Club acting as hosts. About 130 members reg- istered. At 10:30 Harry Baker of Bayfield, president of Zone 8, called the meeting to order. Rev. G. Anderson, pastor of St. John's conduc- ted the devotional period. A comprehensive report of 1978 Spring Rally in Exeter in April and Fall rally and picnic combined in. Seaforth in August was read by zone secretary Irene Johns and the treasurer's report was given by Charles Martini. Mr. Baker thanked his executive for organizing the rally. The president or vice- president of each club was then given three minutes each to give a resume of his or her club's activities during the past year.. Clubs report- ing were Goderich, Exeter, Brussels, Bayfield, Clinton, Grand Bend, Seaforth, Hen- sall, Zurich and Dashwood. Mrs. Nola rove, vice- president of Zone 8, intro- duced the guest speaker, Mrs. Lucy Turnbull, corre- sponding secretary of USCO, a very warm, gracious lady and a tireless worker for Seniors at USCO in Toronto. She enjoys the fellowship and friendliness of small groups like Zone 8 but finds it lacking in cities. She thought the club reports good as they create an exchange of ideas. The Theme of USCO is "Strength in Unity." USCO was formed in 1956 by two key men Jack Larose and Jack Lerettc. From that small beginning it has ' grown to one of the largest unions in Canada - a Senior Citizens' Brussels people at union working for Senior one-dollar bills in her purse Citizens and the dues are $1 and one to the man with the per year. This provides most most one-dollar bills in his of the assets for USCO. The wallet. executive members are all As a matter of business it volunteers receiving only travelling expenses. There are now 988 clubs in Ontario with a membership of a quarter million seniors. To be 60 years of age is the only credential to belong. Any club may send suggestions or resolutions to the USCO Convention in Kingston in August where they will be discussed, then sent on to GO'vernment, if considered important. Mrs. Irene Young second vice-president of Zone 8 thanked Mrs. Turn- bull and presented her with a gift. Nelson Howe, violin and Art Finlayson, guitar, of Seaforth entertained with old-time music. Mr. Howard Latch of Palmerston, field represent- ative for Ontario spoke briefly. He is available to any club for any assistance need- ed. He has organized and conducted a number of tours to Florida for Senior Citizens. He said USCO is working for subsidized housing to help seniors stay in their own homes as long as possible and is fighting to keep OHIP in its present form as he has seen deplorable conditions in countries such as Mexico and Barbados, where medical help is limited or non- existent. Three things USCO got for Seniors are better pensions, Drug Benefits and New Horizon Grants. Wat. Webster of Clinton played several selections on his mouth-organ. Mrs. Nola Love presented several prizes - one to the person whose birthday was nearest May 1, one to the person with the lucky chair, one to the lady with the most BUSINESS. DIRECTORY David r., Igo ... Mon-Fri. 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